Catalina Segura

Catalina Segura is a Professor in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management at Oregon State University's College of Forestry. She holds a PhD in Geography (2008, University of Colorado), an MS in Environmental Engineering (2003, University of Washington), and a BS in Forest Engineering (1997, Universidad Distrital, Bogotá). Her research focuses on understanding hydrological processes in forested watersheds, particularly the interplay between water movement, sediment transport, and environmental impacts of climate change and forest management.

• Research areas include ecohydrology, watershed hydrology, and numerical modeling.
• Teaches courses such as Watershed Processes (FE 430/530) and Sediment Transport (FE 545).
• Advises graduate students and leads a research group exploring headwater stream dynamics, wildfire effects, and large wood restoration.

Her work emphasizes the physical processes governing runoff generation, sediment transport, and stream ecology in mountainous regions. Recent studies investigate the influence of geology, climate, and human activities on water availability and ecological health. Collaborative projects include analyzing long-term watershed responses to forest harvesting and exploring innovative methods to assess stream metabolism and dissolved oxygen dynamics.

Awards and grants: None explicitly listed in the provided texts, though her extensive publication record reflects sustained research excellence. Current research interests include advancing headwater streamflow science and mitigating climate change impacts on water resources.

Labs/Teams: Active leadership in interdisciplinary teams focused on hydrology and forest engineering. Collaborates with institutions like the National Ecological Observation Network (NEON) and the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest.